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LGBT Masterclass for Maktab Teachers, Imams & Ulama
Guiding Young Minds Through LGBT Influences with Clarity, Confidence, and Islamic Grounding.
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About
Questions relating to LGBT are no longer theoretical discussions taking place elsewhere. Increasingly, parents, Maktab teachers, and Imams are encountering these topics through the questions, comments, and concerns raised by children and young people.
While many Islamic educators are familiar with the Islamic position, navigating these conversations can raise a number of practical challenges. What are children being taught about these issues? What legal and safeguarding considerations should be kept in mind? How should such discussions be approached in a responsible and effective manner? Equally important, how can we help children develop a strong Muslim identity, a clear sense of purpose, and a meaningful connection with Allah that enables them to navigate contemporary challenges with confidence and clarity?
This free 3-hour masterclass will explore these questions and highlight some of the key considerations for those involved in the Islamic upbringing and education of children.
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Event Speakers
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Event Speakers
Ustadh Yusuf Patel
(Founder and Director, Muslim Family Initiative)
What We Will Cover?
During this masterclass, we will explore:
- An introduction to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and how it relates to LGBT-related discussions involving children and young people.
- Important legal, regulatory, and safeguarding considerations that parents, Maktab teachers, and Imams should be aware of.
- Practical considerations when engaging with children on LGBT-related topics.
- The importance of nurturing a strong Muslim identity, helping children understand why they are Muslim, and strengthening their relationship with Allah.
- Common gaps in identity, purpose, and belonging that can leave children more vulnerable to external influences and ideas.
- Emotional and social factors that may affect how children engage with contemporary narratives and challenges.
- Common LGBT-related narratives encountered by children and young people, and practical approaches for addressing them in a clear, structured, and age-appropriate manner.
- Common areas of confusion that may arise during these discussions, including how sensitive issues can be approached in an age-appropriate and responsible manner.
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Who Should Enrol?
This masterclass is designed for:
- Maktab Teachers
- Imams
- Ulama
- Islamic Educators
- Parents
#Objectives
Learning Objectives
By attending this masterclass, participants will:
- Gain a better understanding of the role of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in shaping some of the questions and discussions children may encounter.
- Develop awareness of key legal, regulatory, and safeguarding considerations relevant to LGBT-related discussions involving children and young people.
- Develop a framework for nurturing a strong Muslim identity, purpose, and connection with Allah in children and young people.
- Understand how gaps in identity, belonging, and emotional wellbeing can influence a child's thinking and decision-making.
- Reflect on practical considerations when engaging with children on LGBT-related topics.
- Explore common areas of confusion and how sensitive discussions can be approached responsibly and appropriately.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the masterclass, participants should be able to:
- Recognise key considerations involved in LGBT-related discussions with children and young people.
- Demonstrate greater awareness of the role of RSE in shaping some of the questions children may raise.
- Identify important legal, regulatory, and safeguarding considerations relevant to their role.
- Recognise common vulnerabilities that may increase a child's susceptibility to external influences and narratives.
- Demonstrate greater awareness of common LGBT-related narratives encountered by children and young people.
- Approach sensitive discussions with greater confidence, awareness, and responsibility within the family, Maktab, and Masjid environment.
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